| When a student enters a Songahm Taekwondo classroom, the focus of his or her training is not only on physical strength and growth, but also on important skills that will help lead to personal successes in life. These Life Skills will benefit our students inside the ATA classroom and beyond. After all, a healthy individual is characterized by a strong body and a strong mind so that you can attack any curve ball life throws your way.
Each life skill taught through ATA curriculum is based on The Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo oath, a promise each student makes at the beginning and end of each ATA event to prepare them for what lies ahead. At the beginning of each event, the oath is aimed at behaviors in the do-jahng, as follows: "Sir (or Ma'am), I shall practice in the spirit of Taekwondo; with courtesy for my fellow students, loyalty to my instructors, and respect for my juniors and seniors, Sir/Ma'am." At the end of the event, the promise is targeted more for behavior outside of the do-jahng: "Sir/Ma'am, I shall live with perseverance in the spirit of Taekwondo, having honor for others, integrity for myself and self control in my actions, Sir/Ma'am." By promising to live by these monthly Life Skills, our students are dedicating themselves to a life of success! |
| Life Skills |
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MONTH January February March April May June July August September October November December |
| MONTHLY THEMES Goals in the Martial Arts Courtesy Loyalty Goals for your Education Respect Attitude (Spirit) Goals for your Relationships Perseverance Honor Goals in the Community Self Control Integrity |
| WEEKLY THEMES FOR OCTOBER Wk 3 (2,5,7) - Proper Execution Wk 4 (9,12,14) - Balance Wk 5 (16,19,21) - Speed Wk 6 (23,26.28) - Power Wk 7 (30) - Rhythm |